The handbrake needs careful positioning to ensure cable tension before drilling to mount it. to set the correct tension you need to wind in the adjusters in the rear pistons until the wheel locks, then do a 1/4 turn back to allow slight movement, this will set each caliper and cable. Then set the adjuster in the handbrake lever, I would recommend winding it in just enough that it's stable and has enough threads because once you mount the lever and secure it you will then need to increase the tension using this adjustment, if you set this too high it will not allow any further tightening of the cables and you could end up with lack of adjustment and a weak handbrake.

You may have to open the holes up for the cables with a round file.

You will note the switch on the handbrake which must be connected to the loom as it is used to check the bulb is working for the brake fluid level test.

The plastic handbrake cover from the donor will need fitting and you may be tempted to make a cover for the cables too. Don’t forget to fit a gaiter around the gear lever too. Much neater with and it covers sharp edges that may cause concern for the IVA inspector. It is always better to see knock on trim used to cover the edges of the alloy sheet as shown below, this helps to stop panel rattling too. A cover for the handbrake cable is made from the floor offcut.